Sunday, 16 September 2012

I know, I know – purple again!
The collection is called Purple Roses but I promise you nothing about this
blusher is purple (something for a change, haha). This collection includes
Lancome L’Absolu Mat Cashmere (Matte lipglosses) in three shades, Lancome
L’Absolu Rouge BX (Matte lipsticks) in three shades, Lancome L’Absolu Nu Lip
Stick (Sheer lipsticks) in three shades, Lancome Le Regard Pro: Brow Expertise
kit, Lancome Hypnôse
Brow Shaper, Lancome Vernis in Love in three shades (I believe), Lancome Le
Vernis mattifying topcoat, Lancome Le Crayon Khôl eyeliner in Prune crepuscule and
finally, Lancome Blush Highlighter in Moonlight Rose (my favourite thing out of
the whole collection!). For some reason, this collection is also called
‘Midnight Roses’ (outside the UK).

This is why I LOVE Autumn/Winter Collections:
there is a lot of purple around! And as you “should” know by know, I adore practically
every shade of purple.

Lancome Purple Rose Collection Blush Highlighter in Moonlight Rose

The plastic case is very elegant
and sleek with Lancome logo in the right bottom corner. To open it you have to
push a little button just underneath the top lid. It might be slightly
difficult especially if you have long nails like I do. And the embossed
rose inside looks so gorgeous!...

Moonlight Rose looks quite peachy/pink
in the pan and it looks even pinker when applied to the skin (but nothing too
pink, just a hint of pink like a rose gold). It is shimmery but it totally does
not look frosty on the cheeks and does not emphasise your pores. It gives you
that beautiful soft glow that just looks fresh and pretty. Love it.

Moonlight Rose is very easy to
apply; it goes on smoothly and evenly. The texture is soft and it is very easy
to blend. You need a few layers for that extra glow, if you just need a little
glow you can easily get away with one swipe. It has a little blush inside the
pan, which I never really use nut I guess it is great if you out and about and
want to use the product. The finish is very radiant and shimmery. The lasting
power is about 5 hours with a foundation underneath before it starts fading.

Lancome Blush Highlighter in Moonlight Rose

Lancome Blush Highlighter in Moonlight Rose

Lancome Blush Highlighter in Moonlight Rose (direct sunlight but seriously, the photo does not do its justice)